How long do planning decisions take near Manuden?

The average planning decision time near Manuden is 24 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Manuden?

The planning approval rate near Manuden is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Manuden?

The most common type of planning application near Manuden is tree works applications, with 6 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Manuden?

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Manuden, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Manuden, Essex.

Essex · England · settlement

Planning applications in Manuden are administered by Uttlesford District Council. View the full Uttlesford District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Manuden

Manuden is a quaint village and civil parish situated in the Uttlesford district of Essex, approximately 3.5 miles north of Bishop's Stortford and 8 miles south-west of Saffron Walden. With a population of 721 as of the 2021 census, the parish is governed by a local council, making it an area of interest for planning applications and community development initiatives.

Population: 721 (2021)

District: Uttlesford

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £452,784 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

Admin district: East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary constituency: Hertford and Stortford
LSOA: East Hertfordshire 007B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Manuden.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Manuden.

Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)

Planning Activity Summary

Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Manuden based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

8 planning applications found near Manuden.

UTT/26/1256/TPO · Received: Tue 26 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 26 May 2026 - 57 The Street Manuden Essex CM23 1DH
1no. Lime tree - either remove tree or pollard to 18ft from ground level
Status: Undecided | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-26
- 57 The Street Manuden Essex CM23 1DH
1no. Lime tree - either remove tree or pollard to 18ft from ground level
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-05-26
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- Hill House 12 Carters Hill Manuden Bishops Stortford CM23 1DB
Erection of a wooden garden room with PVC double glazed windows and doors
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2026-01-12
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- 5 Watts Yard The Street Manuden Essex CM23 1DN
Crown reduce by one third a row of Ash Trees. Reduce 1no. Norwegian Sprice by 4 metres in height and reduce its laterals to create shaping
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-12-22
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- 57 The Street Manuden Essex CM23 1DH
S73A Retrospective application for extension to existing outbuilding and associated minor landscaping works
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-10-14
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- 40 The Street Manuden Essex CM23 1DJ
Application to discharge condition 3 (repairs) attached to UTT/21/3092/LB
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2025-09-03
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- Linmal Pinchpools Road Manuden Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 1DX
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) of UTT/22/2715/HHF
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-04-25
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- Linmal Pinchpools Road Manuden Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 1DX
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) of UTT/22/2715/HHF
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Uttlesford | Date: 2023-03-21
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A brief summary of Manuden in Essex

Property prices in Manuden show an average sale price of £452,784, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Manuden a particularly low-crime area.

Manuden has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Manuden, Bentfield Green. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.

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Planning Activity in Manuden

In the last 24 months, 18 planning applications were submitted near Manuden. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 24 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Manuden may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 24 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Manuden were tree works (6), full planning applications (4), discharge of conditions (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 16 smaller schemes were submitted.

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